--- title: "Family Friends — check charity number 1028214 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Family Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1028214. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 7 Thorpe Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/family-friends retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:55:01.812Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Family Friends is a registered charity (number 1028214) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £347,506 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Family Friends? Registered charity number 1028214 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 7 Thorpe Close Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £347,506 Website [www.familyfriendscharity.co.uk](http://www.familyfriendscharity.co.uk/) ## What does Family Friends do? Family Friends' objectives are the relief of children and parents in despair and distress and the prevention of emotional and physical abuse of such children. The aims of the charity are to give long-term practical and emotional support to parents and children in need through trained volunteers. ## What causes is Family Friends registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Family Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Family Friends is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=family-friends&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.familyfriendscharity.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Family Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Family Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1028214) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Family Friends's charity number? Family Friends's charity number is 1028214. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1028214? Search 1028214 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Family Friends do? Family Friends' objectives are the relief of children and parents in despair and distress and the prevention of emotional and physical abuse of such children. The aims of the charity are to give long-term practical and emotional support to parents and children in need through trained volunteers. Does Family Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Family Friends. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Family Friends? Family Friends's website is http://www.familyfriendscharity.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1028214).